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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED DISTRICT (4240)·NCES 040757000646

Hohokam Elementary School

8451 E OAK ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257 · (480) 484-1800 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL495 STUDENTS
Enrollment
495
Elementary
DISTRICT 515 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
35
Kindergarten
75
Grade 1
82
Grade 2
99
Grade 3
74
Grade 4
74
Grade 5
56
Student demographics
White
13728%
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
26654%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 48%
Black
286%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Asian
92%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
255%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
275%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25852%
Female
23748%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
43.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -8.0pp since 2017
Math
60.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -1.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
495
+6 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 14.8:1
% White
28%
was 34%
% Hispanic
54%
was 45%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hohokam Elementary School

Hohokam Elementary School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary school in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, run under Scottsdale Unified District (4240). The school serves 495 students in grades pre-K through 6.

Within Scottsdale Unified District (4240), which oversees 30 schools and 20,682 students, Hohokam Elementary School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Hohokam Elementary School lists that the largest single group is Hispanic at 54%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 28% White, 6% Black, 5% Native American, 5% multiracial. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 31%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Hohokam Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, Maricopa County reports that the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Hohokam Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Pima Elementary School, roughly 1.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a city-core site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hohokam Elementary School has showed little movement, going from 489 students in 2018 to 495 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share climbed from 45% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Hohokam Elementary School
District
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Address
8451 E OAK ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257
Phone
(480) 484-1800
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
495
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
040757000646
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Other schools in SCOTTSDALE
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Frequently asked questions

About Hohokam Elementary School
How many students attend Hohokam Elementary School?
Hohokam Elementary School enrolls approximately 495 students in grades PK-06.
Is Hohokam Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hohokam Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Hohokam Elementary School have?
Hohokam Elementary School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hohokam Elementary School?
At Hohokam Elementary School, the student body is approximately 28% White, 54% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Hohokam Elementary School public or private?
Hohokam Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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